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BlackBerry Applications I’m Tired Of Waiting On

March 8th, 2010 BBerryNews

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There is no question that we BlackBerry users are at a disadvantage when it comes applications as compared to users of other smartphone platforms like the iPhone and Android.  The list of reasons that this is the case is long and, at the end of the day, RIM has simply got to do better when it comes to BlackBerry applications.  There are,however, several BlackBerry applications that should have been developed and released a long time ago, and, I personally am just plain tired of waiting on them…

LinkedIn for BlackBerry

I know that LinkedIn for BlackBerry is currently being worked on and only has been in the “coming soon” category since last November, but, this is an application that should have come out a long time ago.

For those of you not familiar with LinkedIn, think Facebook for business professionals.  My guess is just about every BlakBerry touting LinkedIn member that logs in more than once per week would download LinkedIn for BlackBerry.

Release the dang thing already!

SlingPlayer Mobile For BlackBerry Storm

I know making an application for BlackBerry devices with keyboards and then remaking the same application for the Storm and Storm2 can be a chore, but, c’mon SlingMedia.  It makes no for there still to be no SlingPlayer Mobile for the BlackBerry Storm.

I would argue the the BlackBerry to give users the most enjoyable viewing experience is the Storm or Storm2.  I can’t speak for everyone one a SlingBox and a BlackBerry Storm, but, there is no question that you would get another $30 out of me if you just released SlingPlayer Mobile for the BlackBerry Storm.

Social Scope

Many would argue that the best BlackBerry Twitter application out there is the one that you cannot get.  Social Scope has been in a state of perpetual closed beta for what seems like forever.  Many of the BlackBerry users accepted into the Social Scope beta program can’t get the latest version of the beta, which from what I am told is the best Twitter application, bar none.I am beginning to wonder if Social Scope has missed it’s window to become a huge success because there are several free BlackBerry Twitter clients that are, not only free, but quite good.

Just off the top of my head I can think of dozens on BlackBerry applications that should exist, but, don’t.  To new a few more there is TweetDeck for BlackBerry, Xobni for BlackBerry, Gowalla for BlackBerry, etc, etc, etc.  I know that there are many more that I am not thinking of, so, I you have a BlackBerry application that you are tired of waiting on, let us know about it in the comments.

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Giveaway: 20 Copies of Piczzle Sliding Puzzle Game for Storm

March 2nd, 2010 BBerryNews

Piczzle is a fun game for the BlackBerry Storm that I’ve seen replicated really well on other platforms. It’s nice to see this game come to BlackBerry and I think you’ll get a lot of enjoyment out of it. The object of the game is simple: just rearrange the squares so that the picture is complete. You can choose from 3 difficulty levels and there’s a new puzzle each day. You can also use completed puzzles as your wallpaper.

More information available in the BlackBerryCool store.

To win a free copy for yourself, just leave a comment on this post with some means for us to get in touch with you. That means leaving your Twitter, Facebook or email when you comment.

© Kyle for BlackBerry Cool, 2010



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BlackBerry Developer Conference Day 2 Impressions

November 12th, 2009 BBerryNews

So this is the second day of the BlackBerry Developer Conference and it’s going really well so far. It’s impressive how RIM is responding to the surge of consumer subscribers and the majority of announcements we have seen are consumer-centric.

So far we have seen:

RIM announce Adobe Flash support coming to BlackBerry

RIM announce OpenGL support and a host of rich content features

Since we have been talking consumer here at the Developer Conference, it’s impossible to not mention iPhone and competing platforms. With OpenGL support, multi-touch on the Storm2, as well as some new APIs that will help developers make more compelling content, there is a lot of pressure to not just “keep up with the Johnsons.”

The latest developments for the BlackBerry platform are going to help make apps more competitive with other consumer apps on the market, but BlackBerry is going to do them one better. Generally, BlackBerry is better for the the things you do 90% of the time, but it needs help when it comes to the things we do 10% of the time. This 10% includes rich 3D games, fun applications that drive hype over the platform, and “an app for everything” ecosystem.

So how exactly will RIM do them one better?

In-application transactions – While other platforms such as the iPhone already offer in-application transactions, RIM is going to incorporate carrier billing which could make the environment much more user friendly as well as lucrative for developers.

Now that RIM has announced they are offering an advertising service, we may start to see a wide range of free ad-supported applications. In conjunction with tools that make BlackBerry development easier, such as widgets, 2010 is going to see a big surge in app submissions for App World.

The BlackBerry Developer Conference has done a lot to give developers the tools they need to make apps that are more competitive with what other platforms can offer consumers. The BlackBerry platform has years of experience being a reliable and powerful platform for enterprise for years, and it’s the perfect foundation to build a great consumer experience. Expect big things to come from BlackBerry in 2010!

© Kyle for BlackBerry Cool, 2009



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New free LBS app Centrl integrates web, maps and social networks

September 21st, 2009 BBerryNews

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Location based services have been getting an incredible amount of attention by investors and consumers alike. LBS adds another layer of data to our mobile experience, and has the ability to enrich almost any application we use today.

Centrl is the latest LBS application for BlackBerry (also available for other platforms) and it is completely free of charge. The service also lets you login from your existing accounts (Facebook, MySpace, iGoogle, Friendster, Ning, Hi5, bebo, Orkut, iTimes, or Sonico) which means there’s no need to register.

Like any good LBS application, Centrl pulls in data from Yelp, Citisearch, Wikipedia and other databases, in order to help users find location sensitive information. The app will also broadcast your whereabouts, and help you connect with friends and users.

One particularly unique feature of this application is that it offers a free IM client that is displayed on the map. Users who are viewing the service on a PC, can communicate with users who are on their mobile, virtually in real-time and without fees for both sides.

Try it out for yourself! Again, Centrl is a free service that will only get better as more users get on board. See who is using it in your area.

Download Centrl for your BlackBerry OTA by pointing to http://centrl.com/bb/centrl.jad from your BlackBerry browser.

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© Kyle for BlackBerry Cool, 2009



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What does RIM’s Torch Mobile acquisition mean for Opera Mini?

August 28th, 2009 BBerryNews

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Recently, RIM acquired Torch Mobile in a move that made their plans to update the native BlackBerry Browser public. This is leaving BlackBerry users wondering how third party browsers such as Opera, will compete.

Dennis Bournique of WAPReview has some great insight into this acquisition and what it means for Opera. While it is great that BlackBerry will be updating their browser, there is always room for improvement and this is where third party browsers such as Opera Mini will always be complementary to the BlackBerry platform.

First of all, Opera has consistently built what I consider to be better mobile browsers than any of the Webkit implementations. For example, I have never seen a Webkit based mobile browser where the cache worked properly, pressing the “Back” button always seems to reload the page, wasting time and network resources. The Webkit based browsers I have used also generally did not have a fit to width option and dedicated page up and page down keys, features that are standard on Opera browsers and are critical to browsing effectively on mobile. Opera mobile browsers also tend to be faster than Webkit based ones. Opera Turbo, which combines the speed of server assisted browsing with the security of the end to end encryption provided by direct browsing, will raise the bar even higher. I expect that Opera will continue to offer better alternative browsers on all platforms and by doing so will be able to monetize the various Opera products effectively with sales and search engine deals.

I highly recommend reading WAPReview’s take on the Torch Mobile acquisition.

© Kyle for BlackBerry Cool, 2009



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